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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Madison, WI

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 30 verified gyms

Madison has 30 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Karate.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (145 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3214 Kingsley Way, Madison, WI 53713 · (608) 416-1140

    Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy offers martial arts in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (123 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    46 N Bryan St, Madison, WI 53714 · (608) 852-7405

    Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Team Curran Madison

    5.0 / 5 (71 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1625 Thierer Rd, Madison, WI 53704 · (608) 620-0608

    Team Curran Madison offers martial arts in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Premier Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (62 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3179 Muir Field Rd, Madison, WI 53719 · (608) 845-0989

    Premier Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. The Blast Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (44 reviews)

    Madison, WI · (608) 620-4744

    The Blast Martial Arts is one of Madison's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Enduro Jiu-jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (44 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2909 Perry St, Madison, WI 53713 · (608) 512-2404

    Enduro Jiu-jitsu offers martial arts in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Forward Thai Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (43 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3224 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705 · (608) 622-8268

    Forward Thai Boxing offers martial arts in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Alexander Fitness & Boxing Gym

    5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)

    Boxing

    4520 Verona Rd, Madison, WI 53711 · (608) 215-6280

    Alexander Fitness & Boxing Gym offers boxing in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Foundations Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (32 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    600 Williamson St ste q, Madison, WI 53703 · (608) 561-3255

    Foundations Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Romero's Boxing School LLC

    5.0 / 5 (26 reviews)

    Boxing

    78 E Towne Way, Madison, WI 53704 · (608) 320-4494

    Romero's Boxing School LLC offers boxing in Madison. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Madison

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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